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Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 27, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: January 27, 2017

Area Report:

Trail report for January 27, 2017-Trails are poor. With the colder temps below freezing at least we are not losing any of our base and the trails have stiffened up. The corners and around town we have bare spots. Our groomers were out this morning and will be out tonight to smooth out the trails for the weekend. The logging areas have very little snow. We have some lake effect snow coming in over the weekend and there may be a snow storm system for the beginning of next week. We need snow and cold weather!!! Please be careful out there! Remember be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 27, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 12 inches

Date of Report: January 27, 2017

Area Report:

I took a ride yesterday with Dan Wagner and Mark and was pleasantly surprised by the trail conditions. We received about 2 inches of heavy wet snow Wednesday night with some more forecast each of the next 5 days. We will keep our fingers crossed. Trail 6 from Sunrise Lodge to Land O Lakes was pretty chewed up but not terrible. We then rode some excellent fire roads and jump on 6 east of Phelps and that was good from the Sand Lake Pub thru Phelps. After crossing Twin we rode 30 miles of the Conover trails which were very good and returned on 6 and east of Sunrise it was snow covered and in pretty good shape. Lac Vieux Desert and North Twin were in good shape for riding. Minimal slush.

News and Reports:

Pigskin Poker Run today and tomorrow. Ends at Bent’s Camp at 5 pm Saturday night. Get some riding in and help support the Frosty Club!

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 27, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base in most areas – Most have then snow cover from the squalls

Date of Report: January 27, 2017

Area Report:

Trails Fair to Poor Condition

***ALERT***
The WI River Bridge portion of Trails 10W/13N is CLOSED. Due to high water from the dam. It is FENCED/GATED. DO NOT GO AROUND THE BARRIERS.
Extreme Danger beyond the barriers.

All trails except Manske Swamp part of Trail 3 and the WI Bridge portion of 10W/13N were groomed last night. Light traffic trails out of town look pretty good & rated FAIR. In town and at some road crossing conditions are POOR.

The hard base is still at a little less than 6 inches. Snow squalls today through the weekend. Monday into Tuesday measurable snow. Sure hope so. I’d like to get out and ride again. Stay tuned for totals.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.

If you are riding keep the Emergency 3 Digit Numbers in mind. If you need assistance with an emergency call 911 & give them the most recent number you saw. This helps dispatch pin point your location.

Time to THINK COLD! And start Doin’ The Snow Dance!

Welcome Women On Snow!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes
Register at local businesses

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

$2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK

Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Trail Report: Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 26, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-10″ in the woods

Date of Report: January 26, 2017

Area Report:

We are pleasantly surprised to continue to rate the trails as “good”. There is plenty of snow in the woods, and the roadways are not bare. The trails came out of the January thaw better than expected.

Riders should be aware of the slush on the lakes. They could be a little rough as the slush becomes frozen, but will get better with increased traffic.

The groomers are out in full force, and report the trails are flat and they had snow to work with.

Please stay on marked trails. Join a local club, they can use all the support available.

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 26, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base in most areas

Date of Report: January 26, 2017

Area Report:

Trails Fair to Poor Condition

***ALERT***
The WI River Bridge portion of Trails 10W/13N is CLOSED. Due to high water from the dam. It is FENCED/GATED. DO NOT GO AROUND THE BARRIERS.
Extreme Danger beyond the barriers.

All trails except Manske Swamp part of Trail 3 and the WI Bridge portion of 10W/13N were groomed Tuesday night. No grooming last night. Light traffic trails out of town look pretty good & rated FAIR. The grooming on Tuesday smoothed everything out. In town and at some road crossing conditions are POOR.

The hard base is still at a little less than 6 inches.

Less than an inch of snow yesterday. Lake Snow Effect snow forecast for today. Next snow after that is Saturday. Stay tuned for totals.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels. Both lake trails have surface slush.

Women On Snow Weekend so it’s time to THINK COLD! And start Doin’ The Snow Dance!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

$2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK

Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Trail Report: Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 27, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10″

Date of Report: January 27, 2017

Area Report:

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club trails are snow covered with a pretty decent base. I would call the trails fair. Road crossings and some exposed areas are getting bare, but we are riding up here. We groomed all of our trail system with the exception of trail 6 from its junction with trail 2 to Winchester trail system. Use caution in that area, there is one short section that has standing water on top of the ice base. I walked it this morning and it seemed fine, just proceed cautiously in that area. We got maybe a half an inch of snow last night. It Looks like a chance of snow just about every day.

Remember to get your guns and roses tickets, the drawing is Feb 5th at our club breakfast at the Pea Patch 8am – noon

Trail Report: Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 26, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6 inches

Date of Report: January 26, 2017

Area Report:

The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County are now partially open but not groomed at this time. The open trails listed below are in poor condition. Be cautious! There is water and slush on the trails.
Mellen South is open
Bayfield County Trail 90 South is open
Ashland to Mellen is closed
Ashland to Trail 90 is closed

Trail Report: Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 26, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-6

Date of Report: January 26, 2017

Area Report:

The Langlade County snowmobile trail system (Zones A and B) will re-open at 8 am Friday, January 27, 2017. The trail west of intersection 53A west to County Highway H (Five Cent Firelane) will remain closed due to heavy truck traffic.

Trail conditions in the wooded areas will be fair to good, with the exception of some low lying areas which may rough and have standing water. Trails across open fields may be lacking snow cover and also have standing water. Use caution in these areas as they may become icy as the temperatures continue to drop. Please stay on marked trails.

**UPDATE– Trail 18W between intersections 30 and 41 will be closed due to standing water.

ATV’s will be allowed on the trails beginning February 1, 2017, and when the temperature is less than 28 degrees F. UTV’s are not allowed on the snowmobile trail system.

Trail Report: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – January 26, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3 inch base

Date of Report: January 26, 2017

Area Report:

We were out today with groomers on our dry trails and they are in good shape now ( Raco & Kinross). Still wet Soo to Kinross and Kinross to Raco so it will wait a day

We have not groomed for a week as it was too warm. According to weatherman it’s not supposed to get back below freezing maybe Thursday. We will not be able to groom again until they do. All trails are still Rideable but this spell of warm weather is wreaking havoc since it’s too warm to groom. Let’s all hope it gets cold earlier! Road shoulders are bare and this may open up again some of those wet areas that we just got frozen down. It will be just like start of season with most wet areas open!!!

Big reroute around Raco this year

There is a change in the Soo to Kinross trail also.

We have a new plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all season porta John.

If you are staying in the Sault please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business. Please do that in all towns you visit. The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!!!!!!

We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. It comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.

Remember trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 10 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 3- 4 inches -Trail is in good Condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 3 – 6 inches -Trail is in fair to good Condition. When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic! Blowing and drifting occurs when you first leave Brimley.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 3 – 7 inches – Trail is in fair to good Condition.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 2- 3 inches – Trail is in Fair condition.

We now have a marked & groomed trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of street not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 2- 4 inches – Trail is in poor to fair Condition. Make sure you follow reroute once you cross bridge going south at 7 Mile road.

When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 2- 5 inches – Trail is in Good condition. Watch for trucks driving on trails it seems to be the thing this year.

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 2 – 4 inches – Trail in poor to fair Condition. Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross

Snowmobile Information:

Courtesy of the Sault Ste Marie Snowmobile Association – Groomer Report

We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. It comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.
Remember trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods. 6 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.
We have a new plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all season porta John.

Online Safety Course

Local Safety Course

Courtesy of the Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association

The Sledder’s Pledge

I will obey the rules and laws of the state or province I am visiting.
I will be careful when crossing roads, and always cross at a right angle to traffic.
I will keep my machine in top shape and follow a pre-op check before each ride.
I will wear appropriate clothing, including gloves, boots and a helmet with a visor.
I will let family or friends know my planned route, my destination and my expected arrival time.
I will treat the outdoors with respect. I will not litter or damage trees or other vegetation.
I will respect other peoples’ property and rights, and lend a hand when I see someone in need.
I will not snowmobile where prohibited.

News and Reports:

Downtown Winter Ice festival is this Friday and Saturday! More information here https://goo.gl/3vnCbE

I-500 Snowmobile Race Week kicks off Monday January 30th Race is Saturday February 4th check out the race here http://i-500.com/

Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – January 26, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8″-9″ in the woods

Date of Report: January 26, 2017

Area Report:

The groomers went out last night after a 5 day break. Temps finally fell below freezing early yesterday but unfortunately, the snow fall basically all went south. We have had about 1/4″ of mixed precipitation that has at least turned the brown snow banks white. Really all the groomers could do was smoothen out the slushy base as it refroze. There is no snow cover on the trails and it will take 4″ or more to fix the damage. Expect poor (bare) road crossings and road routes will be about the same. Trails may be fair in the woods but corners will be icy. Watch for cooling issues with the hard pack.

Twin Haven via the new trail; Trail is nice except for the last 3/4 mile where it turns off the grade. This section has now been groomed & is much better but still has new trail bumps. For those running along the power lines N from North Twin boat ramp, you now have a stop sign at the grade, E/W traffic has the right of way.

The lakes are marked and had lots of snow. Watch for the possibility of slush and/or standing water in low spots along the trails and anywhere on the lakes.

News and Reports:

It crossed my mind that for those of you that have never snowmobiled in Vilas or surrounding, it is unlike areas further south. We really have nearly zero farm field crossings. Most riding is in the woods, some trails are on old rail grades & there are lots of lake crossings. But, be prepared to travel a distance to the next stop, especially along the northern portions of the county. Please stay on the trails; Trespassing is the fastest way to loose trails.

Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Ride right & be safe.

Snowmobile Information:

SnoBuddies’ Soup & Chili cook-off at Twin Haven this Saturday at 3 PM.

Conover Blizzard Blast is February 18th at the Conover Town Park on Hwy K east.